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1300
The Renaissance
"Rebirth" The renaissance was the transition period from the Medieval times to the Modern world. Started in Florence, Italy -
1300
The Medici Family
They were a famous ruling family and they were Patron of the Arts. Credited to starting the Renaissance period -
1300
The Renaissance
"Rebirth" Was the transition period from the Medieval times to the Modern World -
1300
The Medici Family
The Medici family was a famous ruling family and were Patrons of the Arts. Credited with supporting the beginning of the Renaissance -
1494
Girolamo Savonarola
He ruled Florence. Led the "Bonfire of Vanities" at its highest point of power -
1494
End of the Italian Renaissance
Ended when Italy was invaded and with the Habsburg-Valois Wars from 1494 to 1559 -
1494
Girolamo Savonarola
He ruled Florence. Led the "Bonfire of Vanities" -
1494
The End of the Italian Renaissance
Began weakening with the invasion of Italy and the Habsburg-Valois Wars -
1500
Northern Renaissance
Spread to Northern Europe and was aided by the invention of the Printing Press by Johannes Gutenberg. Wealthy patrons from France, Germany, and England imported art and culture from the Italian Renaissance -
1500
Major Trade Routes
~Silk roads across Asia to the Mediterranean basin
~Maritime routes across the Indian Ocean
~ Trans-Saharan routes across North Africa
~ Northern European links with the Black Sea
~ Western European sea and river trade
~ South China Sea and lands of Southeast Asia -
Oct 31, 1517
95 Thesis
Martin Luther nailed the 95 Thesis on the door of the Roman Catholic Church in Wittenberg, Germany. He condemned indulgences and other church practices
